Emery Joseph Burleigh, 83, of Houston, Texas passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Solari Hospice. Emery was born January 10, 1929 in Sunset, Louisiana to Lucius Burleigh and Bathilde Savoie Burleigh. He was a resident of Houston and formerly resided in Port Arthur and Crosby. He was a retired pressman from the Houston Post and formerly worked for the Port Arthur News. Emery was preceded in death by his daughter Theresa Burleigh. Survivors include his wife, Davie Lou Burleigh; four daughters, Lynette Marshall and husband, James of Colmesneil, Bitsy Anderson and husband, Doug of Port Neches, Brenda Bradford and husband, Mark of Houston, Carolyn Ruffeno and husband, Bill of Katy; five sons, Jimmy Burleigh and wife, Vicki of Porter, Kenny Burleigh and wife, Angie of Montgomery, Randy Burleigh and wife, Loretta of Montgomery, Terry Burleigh and wife, Charla of Pasadena, Donny Burleigh of Houston; two sisters, Doris Broussard of Port Arthur, Genella Dawson of California; three brothers, Hurschel Burleigh of Luling, LA, Audrey Burleigh and wife, Helen of Port Arthur, Larrol Burleigh and wife, Eleanor of Houston; sixteen grandchildren, Brad Cooksey, Trent Anderson, Emery Marshall, Michael Marshall, Carrie Gonzalez, Abbey Baker, Rusty Burleigh, Rachel Shaw, Clint Burleigh, Brent Burleigh, Casie Burleigh, Aaron Burleigh, Tyler Ruffeno, Anthony Ruffeno, Danielle Burleigh, Candice Duhon; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend J. C. Coon officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 12 noon on Friday until service time at the funeral home.
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Anonymous
July 17, 2012
The thing I remember most about Grandpa is his wonderful smile and great sense of humor. He embraced life and always accepted everyone as a part of his family. He always had great advice to give you only when you asked. I loved his warmness and dancing with him. He LOVED music. He will be greatly missed but his heart and spirit will live on in us forever.
Anonymous
June 4, 2012
My heart was overwhelmed to read all the kind and comforting words from so many dear friends and relatives. I am sure that you all know how much he loved and cared for all of you. At a time like this we really realize the value of all those warm embraces and kind and comforting words from so many that we hadn't seen in many, many years. We were both blessed by your friendship and good times all through the years. May God bless you all for all the joy you have brought to us and the comfort to me and our family. Love, Davie Burleigh
Anonymous
June 3, 2012
Dear Brenda, Davie, and Family, May God reach down and wrap his arms around the entire Burleigh Family so they will know how truly blessed they were to have the father and husband that they had. God has to have a special angel every now and then so we will know what true goodness is. Sending my regards and condolences to the entire Burleigh Family. Respectfully, Michael L. Kastning
Anonymous
June 3, 2012
May God's Love Comfort each of you at this time.
Anonymous
June 2, 2012
To Davie Lou (My long lost God Mother) Hi Davie Lou Though I didn't meet you and Mr. Emery too often, Junior (L.P., my brother, and Estelle) told me how much fun they had with yall when yall were young and how such good people you and Mr. Emery are. May his soul rest in peace and may you be blessed with peace and solice. Harold
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Dear Brenda and Family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts. Cherish your memories. Love, Lisa Parmley
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
MAY FAMILY MEMBERS FIND PEACE KNOWING THAT THE LORD KNOWS THIS GOOD MAN
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Mr. Burleigh was a good man. As past President of Spindletop HOA, he got our roads paved, improved drainage, and so much more. He was loved and respected. We will miss you, but your memory lives on. We send our love to the family.
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Bob & Mary don't have email but asked me to send their condolences to the family. Bob said " Emery was a good man".
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
My grandparents, Homer and Oma Reeves, were next door neighbors to the Burleighs on Locust Street in Fairlea Addition in Port Arthur, Texas (the Romeros were their neighbors on the other side; the Prudhommes lived across from the Burleighs). My grandparents both thought the world of the Burleighs. I remember Mr. Burleigh worked for the Port Arthur News, and my grandfather loved being able to walk next door to their home to pick up his newspaper, which he loved reading everyday. They were good neighbors to my grandparents, and over the years I have often wondered how the Burleighs were doing. I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Burleigh's passing. God bless.
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
My condolences to your family. All my love and prayers to all of you at this difficult time.
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Brenda, We are sorry to hear about your dad. Sending our love and prayers to you. Matt and Kim
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Brenda & Family, Please accept our deepest condolences at this sad time. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all.
Anonymous
June 1, 2012
Our deepest sumpthy and condlences our life time best friend , and will never be forgoten, God bless you and Davie and family.will be joining you soon Love Junior and .
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Burleigh family. I'm only a short call away if you need anything.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Davie (My other mother), Brenda (My Dear Friend and Sister), and family, Heaven has gained another very special angel. Emery was a wonderful man and a great inspiration to me. He had a lovely wife that he adored, and 10 of the most beautiful children I have ever known in my life. Emery really hasn't left us you know, he has just changed his address to Heaven, where he will be waiting for the rest of us to join him at a later date. I so enjoyed visiting with him on our visits to see Brenda and Mark, and I just can't say enough, "What a wonderful man". Heaven is blessed to have him in their brigade of angels. Farewell my FRIEND! See you on the other side! I will continue to pray for the VERY SPECIAL Burleigh Family! Sending Love and Condolences, Michael and Tina Kastning
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
My heart aches for the loss of my Papa, but I smile at the thought of him entering Heaven's beautiful gates. I think about him meeting Little Teresa after all these years and the big smile on her face to see her daddy. Im so lucky to have grown up right next to my Papa and will hold close to my heart all of our special memories. I love you Papa and can't wait to see you again in Heaven.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
As Dad and I listened to soft music at the Hospice, he drifted off and a peaceful look covered his face. I noticed that he had transitioned and had past into Heaven. After a little while, as I was going outside to head home, I was very aware of how nice it was outside. Gentle breeze, half moon shining brightly, how breathtaking, how beautiful it was up there in the sky. There was a large live oak tree with the moon shining its rays through its branches; the stars were shining so bright and the skyline to the southwest of the Hospice went on and on, never ending. And I felt this feeling all over, this comforting feeling that tingled from my head all the way to my toes. I knew at that very moment it was you, Dad, smiling down on me telling me not to worry, that everything was going to be all right. You were a terrific person, husband, father and servant; always wanting to do for others. We will miss you and surely awaiting the time when we will join you in Heaven.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Dad We have so many wonderful memories through out all the years we were blessed to have you here with us. I think we will always remember how much you loved cajun music and how it would fire you up any time you heard it. You couldn't keep still...you had to get up and dance. We loved watching you dance as much as you loved dancing...I will dream of you dancing in Heaven. Your strength and courage have inspired so many people. You made me proud to call you "DAD".
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Dear Brenda and Family, May it be a source of inner strength and a special comfort too, to know there is a loving God who is watching over you. That throughout this time of need, He will stay close by your side to help to ease your sorrow. And know that Emery waits for you at Heaven's door and is safe and happy. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Love, Paula and Bret
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Our prayers go out to all of you in the loss of Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. May God be with you and comfort you during this time. Recall all the fond memories of Emery and count each one a blessing.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Your Dad was loved very much and raised a loving and caring family that we are lucky to call our best friends.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Brenda, I am so sorry for the loss of your Daddy. You have an amazing heart and have held me up many times through my own losses. Your Dad & Mom raised such a beautiful & loving family and I hope you can find some comfort in your memories of his life. ALl my love to your family and anything you need I am here. Your family is one of the best and that came from him & your mom.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Allowing God's powerful Words can offer us peace and strength during our time of grief with the loss of a loved one......Godspeed Uncle Emery... Isaiah 57:1-2 Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
Randy, Loretta, Brenda and the entire Burleigh family...may you be comforted in these days to come by the loving memories of your father. All our love, Johnny and Margaret
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
My dearest Burleigh family Emery touched many lives here on earth and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Between his great smile and Davie Lou's smile they lite up a room when a person walked in; as if they were sincerely happy to see you and made a person feel part of their family.--- And Emery charished his family deeply. To my brother-n- law Larrol, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this letter, which is a very weak expression of all that I am thinking. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Margie (Davalos) Brock
Anonymous
May 31, 2012
My heart is saddened over the passing of Uncle Emery. His smile will always be how I remember him...it would always light up the room. May the angels watch over you all.
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
Davie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and I Pray for God to send you his Love and Grace. My HEART is saddened that I was not able to say my goodbyes to Emery in person. I hope he felt my Prayers and the Love that I was sending his way!! What a great man Emery was....he raised and held together such a Wonderful Family!! I always love to come visit Brenda and bring homemade goodies. She would always say....let's go see mom and dad and take them some, they love your baking. As soon as we got there and Emery would open the front door he and Davie would light up like the Stars in the Sky. It made us so HAPPY to watch how EXCITED he got....not just for the edible treats, but for our visits to chit chat, laugh and catch up on things...even if it were just for a LITTLE while. As time goes on....I hope you will comfort by the Love and Support from all the Family and Friends!! Love, Susan
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
He was a caring and kind man who raised a wonderful family. He has been the inspiration of many of us to achieve higher and be nobler than ourselves. God bless you, Uncle Emery, as you join with the angels to celebrate a new eternal life with our Lord. "Well done my good and faithful servant."
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
Pop (Emery Burleigh) was the best father-n-law I could have ever asked for. We always had a good relationship. He made me feel like one of his own. I could pop in on him and Mom day or night and he always made me feel he was so glad to see me. (Mom did too). I will miss Pop so much, but will cherish ALL THE MEMORIES of him forever. Love you always Pop!
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
May God Bless you all.
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
Another GREAT pressman going to Pressman Heaven! Emery was always a pleasure to work with, always smiling and always willing to answer our questions during our apprenticeships at The Houston Post. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by many.
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
Davie Kathy & I will be thinking of you. We had a lot fun together.We will all ways remember Emery.
Anonymous
May 30, 2012
Emery always had a smile and a kind heart he was a good and caring neighbor Emery may us feel welcome and spoke with us as he walked down are road, we will truly miss him we will keep the rest of his family in our prays